Margaret Bahen Hospice is a hospice residence with 10 suites providing palliative care support in a home-like environment to York Region residents at the “end of life” at no cost.

The kitchen is the heart of Margaret Bahen Hospice. The Hospice has opportunities for kitchen volunteers to join our team. Kitchen volunteers bake treats (muffins, cookies, squares etc.) from scratch and prepare snacks for residents, their family members, and visitors as well as assist with the daily maintenance of the kitchen.

Residents, family members and visitors benefit from the snacks which provide comfort and nourishment and enable visitors stay with their loved one for longer periods of time.

Qualifications:
Experience baking and cooking from scratch

Able to stand on your feet for 3 to 4 hours’ 

Knowledge of recipes

Empathetic to people who are living at end of life and their family members

Good communication and active listening skills

Respectful of people with diverse backgrounds, their values, and life circumstances

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Safe Food Handling Certificate an asset but not required. Training will be provided